Scientists evolve bigger brains in mice by using human DNA
Researchers pinpoint a crucial difference between humans and chimps in the DNA for brain size by experimenting on mice embryos.
Italian cemetery may provide insights to cholera’s evolution
The archaeological investigation could lead the way to the first steps for finding a cure.
Researchers discover patterns of warfare in prehistoric Eastern North America
Study points to need for large land area analysis of past human populations in other regions of the world.
New film footage reveals potential ‘killer blow’ to King Richard III
University of Leicester video shows injury on inside of skull.
Demise of the ancient Pueblo civilization a harbinger of things to come?
New study suggests a possible forthcoming 21st century drought disaster-in-the-making in the American Southwest and Central Plains.
The Unfinished Business at Ancient Herodium
Archaeologists are uncovering some ancient unfinished construction work at one of the Middle East's most iconic archaeological sites.
Darwin’s theory continues to shape human evolution
Study shows forces of human evolution still significantly in play in the modern world.
Archaeologists excavate fortified site from ancient Kingdom of Judah
Excavators uncover possible remains of biblical Libnah.
First Major Exhibition of Hellenistic Bronzes to Tour Internationally
First of its kind collection includes 50 ancient bronzes from 4th century BC to 1st century AD.
Archaeologists excavate Roman and Punic city in Tunisia.
The site of Zita contains remains of a Roman forum and a Punic child sacrifice precinct.
Archaic human skull provides new clues to modern human-Neanderthal contact
Cranium fossil finds in Manot Cave, Israel, could be a pivotal discovery.
Climate Change and the Rise and Fall of a Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican City
Pre-Columbian city of Cantona expanded and contracted through increasingly arid climate conditions, suggests study.
Archaeologists Excavate Pre-Roman Burials in Spain
The site of ancient Pintia features 2,500-year-old burials of a flourishing culture before the Romans arrived.
Scientists Discover Evidence of Earliest Known Human-Like Hands
Finding suggests possible tool-making and use among the australopiths, ancient precursors to humans.
Archaeologists Investigate Ancient Greek Temenos on Black Sea Island
Possible evidence of lost temple of Apollo uncovered.
ArchaeoSpain Calls for Participants in Mallorca Excavation of a Byzantine Settlement
Archaeologists are breaking ground on a dig that is uncovering a Byzantine baptistery, basilica, and the potential discovery of additional human remains dating from as early as the 5th...
Expedition to Idalion, Cyprus, Explores Ancient Sanctuaries
Archaeologists focus on two ancient religious sanctuaries and an industrial site.
Earliest Known Stone Tools Planted the Seeds of Communication and Language
Study suggests the early Oldowan stone tool industry paved the way for teaching and language among early humans.
Archaeologists Uncover Possible Royal Escape Tunnel at Biblical Site
Tunnel may have been used by royal inhabitants of ancient city of Geshur near Sea of Galilee.
Archaeologists Recover Artifacts Under Museum Construction Site in Philadelphia
Beneath the construction site of the planned Museum of the American Revolution, archaeologists have recovered thousands of pre- and post-Revolutionary War artifacts.
